Medical alert bracelets?

I went through TWH and have been asked about the bracelet - do I have yet at all my appointments.

they ask to see my bracelet at every appointment and I'm coming up on 2 years.  I wasted the money on it and only wear it to TWH

My sister who is an E.R. nurse thinks they are a waste of money.

I was at TWH and never heard about the need for a bracelet. 

Look on page 33 of the "Welcome to the Bariatric Surgery Program" doc you were given at orientation.

I have said this before and I am not sure if it was here, but here we go :)

Being with the St John Ambulance, the Medic Alerts does the talking when you can't.  So please have information that would be beneficial when you can't talk.  It would be great to know not to give a blind GI because your are RNY and even if you wear contacts.  It isn't really necessary to have a statement about dietary needs since it is unlikely that you would be fed while you are unconscious.  The Medical First Respond need know why we can't so that the alternative can be used. Also it has been found that registered Medic Alert have more information than the simple engraved ones.  They have next of contact, your doctor as well as any other information that A) won't fit on the bracelet and B) any more detailed information for the hospital.

I renew mine every time.

I wear one all time.  I do not care to have any kind of an emergency and have my sleeve perforated by a healthcare giver attempting to place a nasogastric tube.  It happens!  My emergency contact person is also included.  The braclet speaks when I cannot!!!

I ALWAYS WEAR MINE IT IS IMPORTANT NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE ELSE SAYS OR THEY WOULDN'T BE RECOMMENED bY TWH AND THEY URGE EVERYONE TO GET ONE

There are optional sources of medical alert bracelets. I'm thinking of looking fir mine Here